Sr. Software Backend Engineer, App Processing Team

Apple Services Engineering team powers the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books, delivering entertainment globally.
$135,400 - $250,600
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr. Software Backend Engineer, App Processing Team

Apple Services Engineering is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their App Processing team, a crucial component of the App Store ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on systems that validate, ingest, and process applications for one of the world's largest digital marketplaces. The position combines technical challenges with business-critical responsibilities, as the team handles app validation, signing, and distribution processes for iOS, tvOS, and macOS platforms.

The role requires expertise in backend systems development, with a focus on building resilient and high-performance systems. You'll work with modern technologies including Java, Rust, Cassandra, and Kubernetes, while handling complex workflows for app processing and distribution. The position offers competitive compensation ($135,400-$250,600) and comprehensive benefits including equity participation and medical coverage.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact millions of users through the App Store infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation and technical excellence, working on systems that are fundamental to Apple's services ecosystem. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work on solutions that scale across Apple's global platform.

If you're passionate about building robust backend systems, have strong experience in distributed systems, and want to be part of a team that powers one of the world's largest digital marketplaces, this role presents an exciting career opportunity at Apple.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Backend Engineer, App Processing Team

  • Implement logic for ingesting apps for future devices and upcoming versions of iOS, tvOS and macOS
  • Implement functionality to analyze apps on ingest, extracting and storing information for App Store
  • Implement enhancements to workflow for app thinning, encryption, signing, and processing for distribution
  • Build resilient, highly performant and maintainable systems

Requirements For Sr. Software Backend Engineer, App Processing Team

Java
Rust
Cassandra
Kubernetes
  • At least 5 years hands-on experience with Java, Rust, C# or Swift in a backend system
  • Expertise in Object Oriented Design and Programming
  • Experience in taking a reasonably large area of functionality live into Production
  • Experience in building application server components and services
  • Experience in schema design for high-performance database like Cassandra
  • Experience in schema design for relational database like Oracle
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Benefits For Sr. Software Backend Engineer, App Processing Team

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discounted products and free services

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